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KW05 YCU

2005 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,072 mi
Last recorded112,072 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 May 2016 112,072 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 2 May 2015 100,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded.

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 3 May 2014 87,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken.

Pass 4 May 2013 71,766 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Front discs and pads worn.

Rear exhaust box mount broken.

Spare tyre heavily perished.

Pass 14 May 2012 58,499 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,294 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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KW05 YCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW05 YCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW05 YCU registered?

KW05 YCU is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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